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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Justin Kelly

Conor McGregor offers to sponsor security costs so Katie Taylor can fight in Croke Park

MMA star Conor McGregor has offered to cover the cost of security so Katie Taylor can have her homecoming fight in Croke Park.

The announcement of Katie's fight with Amanda Serrano in the 3Arena caused an immediate backlash with many expecting the fight to take place in front of 80,000 fans in Croke Park in May.

Promoter Eddie Hearn blasted the GAA and the costs involved in staging the fight in Croker but the GAA stood its ground and insisted they advised top security would be needed for the event.

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